This week, we learned of yet another Title IX suit filed against Baylor University — the seventh and most recent suit against Baylor. The case alleges a 2012 gang-rape perpetrated by members of the university's football team against a university volleyball player. Equally disturbing, the case alleges that a 21-second video recording of the gang-rape was later circulated among football players. The lawsuit also says that football players considered the appalling culture of sexual assault a "bonding experience." To add insult to injury, victims were alienated and could find no relief from their school.

Where there could have been accountability, there has been shortsighted, institutional collusion. Where the athletic department had the opportunity to address the athletes' crimes, they instead fought to cover up the violence to protect their cash cow football program. They neglected the women who were initially drawn to the university's message:

"The mission of Baylor University is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community."

Members of the Baylor Board of Regents weren't ousted when their systematic cover-up became public. They remained in their leadership positions even after their own version of an independent investigation, known as the Pepper Hamilton Report, claimed the board had "governance issues" and conflicts of interest. Thirteen regents served through the time period in question and to this day remain in place, undermining claims of comprehensive reform.

I have worked diligently this legislative session to shed light on crimes of this nature on all Texas campuses, and no institution is above investigation. A complete report of what took place at Baylor has never been released to the public. The Pepper Hamilton "Findings of Fact" report was written by the regents themselves and fails to mention which officials were responsible for the actions, or inaction, we already know about.

The Texas Rangers have begun their own independent investigation into the regents and the members of the athletic department, which may uncover more. The simple improvements Baylor has made are just a facade. We clearly have all the information needed to demand a further regime change of the higher-ups at Baylor.

Protecting students at our institutions of higher education from sexual assault ought to be an obvious, bipartisan, emergency item as the legislative session comes to a close. Not only are we failing to protect othem, but we are allowing a criminal university administration to operate at one of our college campuses. Yes, part of the athletic department staff was fired, but this is not a sincere attempt by the university to address the allegations.

Responding to a student's cry for help shouldn't be a difficult task and should always take priority over athletic success. Baylor failed to listen to these victims, failed to be transparent, failed to take punitive measures toward the administration.

As Muhammad Aziz, the plaintiff's lawyer, said, "What we are seeking to enforce is just a safe education environment for the girls at the school." The fact that this concept must be enforced for students who pay $56,628 a year is inconceivable.

I applaud the bravery that these survivors carry every single day, as their stories continue to be buried by people who care more about a university's reputation than they do about the post-traumatic stress these victims will go through.

As an elected official, and more importantly, as a father of two girls, I will never grow weary of fighting for a safer environment at institutions of higher learning. Our daughters, wives, sisters, and friends deserve at least this much. This is why I am calling for the removal of any board member who has been serving since 2010.

Roland Gutierrez is a Democratic member of the Texas House representing San Antonio. Twitter: @RolandG119